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August 2020




31/08/2020The new ashes base gallery will be inaugurated in Switzerland on Friday
The first freight train is scheduled to transit




31/08/2020ZIM-Konfidas joint venture in the cybersecurity sector
The new company ZKCyberStar will offer cybersecurity services specifically designed for the maritime industry




31/08/2020A single proposal for the management of the terminal container at the Port Canal of Cagliari
It was presented by London-based PIFIM in use with the Port of Amsterdam International




31/08/2020The MOSE must allow permanent access to ships in order to secure the future of the port of Venice
The Venice Port Community urges the management of the work to be entrusted to a director's box that takes into account the needs of economic activities




28/08/2020SACE's guarantee on The 1.15 billion euro loan signed by Fincantieri with a pool of banks is operational
Minister Gualtieri signed the implementing decree




28/08/2020Genting HK closed the first semester with a net loss of -742.6 million
The revenues of the cruise and navalmechanical group have plummeted by -69.0% percent




28/08/2020Growth in the economic results of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping in the second quarter
In the April-June period, the container fleet carried 6.2 million teu (-5.2%)




28/08/2020A Gioia Tauro acquired an instrumentation that will allow the possibility to climb the port at night
The system will also increase safety in all situations of poor visibility and in the maneuvering of large ships




28/08/2020The economic and operating results of the Chinese logistics group Sinotrans fell
In the first six months of this year, shipping fell by -7.6%




28/08/2020The Venice Port Community supports the protest action of the port workers
Saints: "Do they want to close the port? I'm going to try."




28/08/2020In the second quarter of this year, China's CIMC sold containers for a total of 222 thousand teu (-38.6%)
Steady revenues




28/08/2020In the first half of 2020, revenues from the Chinese terminalist group CMPort fell by -8.7%
Net profit fell by -70.5%




28/08/2020The Committee of the North Central Tyrrhenian AdSP considered the issue of the resignation of the secretary-general of the institution
I call on the parties to seek a balance for the eventual continuation of working relationships




27/08/2020New line service France - Spain - Turkey of the CMA CGM
It will have weekly frequency and will be made with two container carriers of 750-800 teu




27/08/2020MIT initiates the process for renewing the presidencies of the Port System Authorities
Published the notice to acquire expressions of interest




27/08/2020COSCO Shipping Ports revenues fell by -14.1% in the second quarter
Net profit fell by -31.6%




27/08/2020After a terrible April, the G20 import-export showed an improvement in May and June
The OECD has specified that initial surveys indicate that the recovery continued in July




27/08/2020Chinese container maker Singamas closed the first half with a net loss of -5.5 million dollars
Two months of factory shutdown due to the pandemic




27/08/2020The property of Perini Navi met with the unions
Confirmed the ongoing conduct of multiple negotiations




26/08/2020Memorandum of Understanding for the relaunch of the Port and Logistics system of the Southern Adriatic
It has been signed by the Customs Agency and the Port System Authority




26/08/2020ICS, Intertanko and IMHA publish new protocols to mitigate the risks of Covid-19 on board ships
The aim is also to highlight that seafarers can disembark from ships and board safely




26/08/2020Freight traffic in the port of Bremen fell by -9.5% in the second quarter
1.16 million containers (-6.8%) were moved




26/08/2020Real gross domestic product in the OECD area fell by -9.8% in the second quarter
On an annual basis, the contraction was -10.9%




26/08/2020Singapore's antitrust authority to merge South Korean shipping groups KSOE and DSME
The outcome of the evaluation of the transaction is that it will not lead to a substantial decrease in competition in Singapore




25/08/2020The new container terminal of Bolloré and APM Terminals in Abidjan will become operational at the end of 2021
An investment of 400 million euros is expected




25/08/2020Agreement between Saipem, AGNES and QINT'X for the development of a wind farm in the Adriatic
It will be built at two different sites off the coast of Ravenna




25/08/2020ZIM plans to list on the London or New York Stock Exchanges
The transaction through an IPO or private placement




25/08/2020MIT concludes the investigation into maritime services of territorial continuity and initiates consultation with shipping companies
Questions and ballot papers must be submitted by 25 September




25/08/2020Kalmar will provide a new rubber portal crane at the Béjaia Mediterranean Terminal
In the first half of 2020, the port of Béjaia handled 117,000 containers (-2.1%)




25/08/2020In July, the volume of foreign freight traffic handled by Chinese seaports grew by 10.2%
Total container traffic was 23.8 million teu (up 4.6%)




24/08/2020MSC Cruises postpones the departure of the second ship planned in Italy after the stop for the pandemic
The company explained that the decision follows the introduction of further tests for Italian citizens who have travelled to Greece. numerous cancellations and a drop in demand




24/08/2020In the first half of the year, containerized cargo carried by China's SITC fleet fell by -2.3%
Steady revenues. Net profit grew by 9.9%




21/08/2020OOIL's half-year economic results are contraction
The first six months of 2020 were filed with a net profit of 102.2 million dollars (-26.5%)




21/08/2020Traffic in the port of Hamburg fell by -16.0% in the second quarter
Containers amounted to about 1.9 million teu (-19.5%)




20/08/2020In the first half of 2020, DP World's net profit fell by -51.3%
Revenues increased by 17.7%. Costs up 39.0%




20/08/2020Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by -11.5% in July
In the first seven months of 2020, 2,948,630 teu (-9.4%) were handled




20/08/2020In Monfalcone the technical launch of the cruise ship MSC Seashore
It will be delivered to MSC Cruises in July 2021




20/08/2020Strong declines in the results of the port business of Turkish Global Ports Holding
The company ended the second quarter with a net loss of about 20 million euros




20/08/2020Cruise and naval group Genting HK suspends payments to creditors
As of July 31, the group's total debt amounted to USD 3.37 billion




19/08/2020The shipping industry's transaction to the use of low sulphur fuels did not go smoothly
This is highlighted by a survey carried out by Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko




19/08/2020Fatal accident in the port of Gioia Tauro
A bus maintenance worker carrying workers to the terminal container area has died




19/08/2020Unifeeder buys Indian feeder companies Transworld Feeders and Havana Logistek
They move an annual containerized traffic of about 1.2 million teu




19/08/2020ZIM also "benefits" from the effects of the global pandemic
Glickman: "In the second quarter of 2020 we achieved our best results of the last decade."




19/08/2020The WTO is concerned that the rebound in world trade forecast for 2021 may not occur
The trend, rather than V, could follow the L. Strongly depressed form of the containerized shipping index




19/08/2020The Maersk Group's quarterly economic performance is far from disa disdainful
In the April-June period, the volumes of containerized cargo carried by the fleet decreased by -15.8%




18/08/2020European combined transport fell by -15% in the second quarter
Negative forecasts for the next 12 months as well




18/08/2020Withfitarma, well the rules for the shipping sector included in the Decree Aug
Mattioli: We will closely monitor the process of converting the measure




18/08/2020Last month, containerized traffic to Pireo by PCT decreased by -6.2%
In the first seven months of 2020, traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals decreased by -3.2%, while traffic from CMPort terminals increased by 2.6%




18/08/2020A cost cut above the drop in revenue allows RCL to improve its quarterly performance
In the April-June period of this year the container carriers of the company transported 465mila teu (-15%)




18/08/2020The cruise group Carnival has been hit by another virus, this time computer
Violated personal data of customers and employees




17/08/2020The logistics activities of CAI International were acquired by the US NFI
Employees of CAI Logistics will also be employed by NFI




17/08/2020In July, the Port of Long Beach set its new all-time record for container traffic
In Los Angeles, there was a decrease of -6.1%




17/08/2020BiMCO and ICS will publish a new report on seafarers next year
It will take into account the problems that have arisen with the health crisis of The Covid-19




17/08/2020DIF Capital Partners will get a minority stake in Total Terminal International Algeciras
Agreement with the French CMA CGM that will acquire from HMM 50% of the capital minus a share of TTI Algeciras




17/08/2020The third edition of the "A Sea of Switzerland" event will be held on 25 November in Lugano
It is organized by the Ticino Section of the Swiss transport association ASTAG




17/08/2020A SunStone Ships polar expedition cruise ship launched in China
The unit will accommodate 200 passengers and 100 crew members




17/08/2020Container traffic in the Port of Hong Kong grew by 3.3% in July
In the first seven months of 2020, 10.25 million teu (-3.7%) were handled




14/08/2020In the April-June period, traffic in the port of Koper fell by -20.1% percent
Containerized goods have decreased by -10.2% percent




14/08/2020Ok to the entry into the Gioia Tauro Port Agency of workers dismissed by former art companies. 16 and 18
The green light in the August Decree being published in the "Official Journal"




14/08/2020Container traffic in the Singapore port fell by -6.8% last month
In the first seven months of 2020, more than 20.8 million teu (-1.9%) were handled




14/08/2020Quarterly drop of -13.5% in containerized traffic in New York Harbor
In the April-June period, more than 1.6 million teu were moved




14/08/2020In the second quarter, containerized cargoes carried by Yang Ming vessels were down -15% percent
Sensitive reduction in net loss




14/08/2020Second quarter positive for Hapag-Lloyd thanks to cost reductions
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet and revenues decreased by -11.1% and -5.0% respectively




13/08/2020Contributions to support workers from the port companies of Genoa and Savona are being supported
Approved the capital increase for Reservoirs




13/08/2020Costa's first cruises will only be reserved for Italian passengers
The itineraries will only touch Italian ports




13/08/2020Crew change. Australian AMSA blocks two ships for breach of the Maritime Work Convention
Stop the re-found "Unison Jasper" and "Ben Rinnes."




13/08/2020Wan Hai Lines net income grew by 140.4% in the second quarter
Revenues fell by -11.5%




13/08/2020AdSP and Civitavecchia Municipality have signed an agreement for the shuttle of cruisers
Passengers will be transported from the train station directly to the cruise terminal




13/08/2020Evergreen Marine Corporation returned to profit in the second quarter
Revenues fell by -6.9%




13/08/2020Croatian ports closed the second quarter of this year with a 7.0% increase in freight traffic
Passengers decreased by -68.0%




12/08/2020Freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -19.9% in the second quarter
In Piombino the decline was -56.7%




12/08/2020South Korea extends its support plan for the national shipping industry until 2025
At the end of the period, the capacity of the fleet of carriers is expected to be 1.2 million teu




12/08/2020The installation of scrubbers on eight GNV ferries has started
The work is expected to be completed by the first half of next year




12/08/2020Container traffic from HHLA terminals fell by -18.7% in the second quarter
Revenues fell by -15.4% in the period




12/08/2020Significant contraction in DFDS' quarterly economic results
Revenues from the Danish group's Mediterranean operations fell by -41.6%




12/08/2020HMM returned to profit after a long series of negative quarterly financial performance
Improved results in both the container and bulk shipping segments




11/08/2020Cash Deposits and Loans will assist the AdSP of the South Adriatic Sea in the development of the ports of Bari and Brindisi
It will provide technical and administrative support for the implementation of strategic initiatives for port areas and cities




11/08/2020Kombiverkehr will increase the frequency of the Hannover-Verona service
The Milan Smistamento terminal will replace Melzo's in the service with Monaco




11/08/2020Costa will restart cruises from Italian ports on September 6
Initially the ships "Delicious Coast" and "Costa Diadema" will sail




11/08/2020In recent years, the centre of world port has moved from Europe to Asia
UNCTAD report. In the network of containerized maritime services, transfers are increasing




10/08/2020APM Terminals buys the container terminal of the ALC in the Danish port of Aarhus
The Dutch terminalista society manages an adjacent terminal to that of the ALC




10/08/2020The workers of the field ask to make to share the cruises to Venice quickly
A permanent table will be instituted in order to support a compatible and sustainable future for the crocieristica




10/08/2020Royal Caribbean ended the second quarter with a net loss of -1.63 billion dollars
With the fleet stops the monthly cash consumption of the group is 250-290 million dollars




10/08/2020Resources for the transport sector in the decree-law Aug
Twenty million euros for the reduction of the fees of port concessions




10/08/2020The Italian government authorizes the restart of the cruises, with restrictions
Mattioli (Confitarma): great joy and relief. MSC Cruises leaves again. Costa Crociera works to the full performance of the protocols




10/08/2020Confitarma and Assarmatori satisfied with the shipping measures included in the decree Aug
Mattioli: structural interventions are necessary. Messina: it is an important first step, which does not solve all problems




10/08/2020The cePIM summits - Parma Interport have been renewed
Serpagli and Bechi appointed president and CEO




10/08/2020It continues, with slower pace, the recovery in the OECD's post-Covid economies
The outlook for the Italian economy is more attenuated




10/08/2020Class action against Costa Cruises for coronavirus infection on board a ship
Filed 180 complaints, including manslaughter




10/08/2020HMM will sell 50% of Total Terminal International Algeciras to CMA CGM
The Spanish terminal has a traffic capacity of 1.6 million teu




07/08/2020The commissioner of the AdSP of Venice and the reaction of the Venice Port Community
Cross-legal actions - the association denounced - have weakened President Musolino, now commissioner, and wiped out the institution's primary decision-making body




07/08/2020Global Ship Lease's second quarter was positive
Youroukos: The high capacity of refrigerated cargo transport in our fleet has led to good performance




07/08/2020Approved the Three-Year Operational Plan 2020-2022 of the AdSP of the Strait
It provides for interventions of about 425 million euros




07/08/2020Seven proposals from Assiterminal to support the portability affected by the crisis
Among the demands is to speed up the execution of the works




07/08/2020New Asia-Europe rail link by Ventana Serra
The 18-day transit time from China to Italy is expected to drop to about 10 days in the near future




07/08/2020Since mid-June, CAI has seen an improvement in the container rental market
In the April-June period, the company's revenues fell by -6.2%




07/08/2020Green light to an appropriation of 906 million euros for 23 harbour works
First tranche of 794 million for the first 20 priority and immediately cantierabili structural participations considered




06/08/2020Funding for the production of biomethane for transport in the Genoa retro port system
Amount of 800,000 euros provided by Banca Carige to Bioland




06/08/2020The horrible quarter of the cruise group Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Zero passengers and almost zero revenues as well




06/08/2020UIR hands the government a proposal to reform the Interports Act
Gasparato: the legislation needs to be reordered to keep Italy in step with other European countries




06/08/2020FSL Trust exits the container market
Sold the last three ships. In the second quarter, the trust's revenues fell by -11.0%




06/08/2020Container traffic at ICTSI port terminals decreased by -10.6% in the second quarter
Revenues fell by -6.4% in the period




06/08/2020Tomorrow, the MC-4 terminal container will enter into operation in Yokohama Port
It has a 500-meter linear quay with depths of the seabed of -18 meters




05/08/2020Ok of the Committee of management of the From Liguria AdSP Oriental to the constitution of the Town development plan of Harbour System
In the first semester the traffic is dropped of -20%




05/08/2020The Dutch VT buys the bunkering activities of the Spanish Boluda
The transaction of the Comision Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia




05/08/2020Contract for the renovation and management of the Cypriot port of Larnaca has been awarded
The consortium's proposal between Eldeman Holding and Alexandrou Corporate Services was the winner




05/08/2020Fedespedi, for the resumption of the Italian economy to invest in digitalisation, connectivity and sustainability
Moretto: in the period of lockdown the job and the exchange of information from remote they are improvised; now it is the moment instead planning and guaranteeing formation, instruments and adequate nets




05/08/2020In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -26.2%
Signs of recovery in July




05/08/2020Decline in quarterly financial results of "K" Line and MOL. NYK's on the rise
The three Japanese shipping companies reported a decline in revenues in the April-June period




04/08/2020The Emiratense ADNOC and the Chinese Wanhua Chemical Group make up AW Shipping
The new company will have a fleet of large-capacity gas tankers and product tankers




04/08/2020Antitrust initiates an investigation against Caronte & Tourist
It is intended to ascertain whether the prices charged by the shipping company are significantly higher than those of other operators




04/08/2020Fincantieri Agreement - Saipem for the exploitation of mineral undersea deposits
MoU to define sustainable feasibility, development and business opportunities




04/08/2020Goods on Austrian truck trucks fell
The year-to-date decline in volumes continued in the second quarter




04/08/2020Freight traffic at Albanian ports fell by -8.0% in the second quarter
Passengers down -92.0%




04/08/2020Container traffic in Shanghai Port grew again in July
In the first seven months of 2020, almost 24.0 million teu (-5.6%) were affected




04/08/2020Next year a new ro-pax ship will enter GNV's fleet
The unit, under construction at Visentini, will have a capacity of a thousand passengers and 2,564 linear meters of rolling stock




04/08/2020Work in the port of Ortona to improve the operation of the airport
Restoration of the massi that protects the commercial quay of the north pier




04/08/2020Freight traffic at Swiss river ports on the Rhine fell by -15.6% in the second quarter
In the first half of this year, the total was 2.72 million tonnes (-15.7%)




03/08/2020The fourth meeting of the Venice AdSP Management Committee for the approval of the institution's budget is also not valid
The authority states that there is no provision to revoke the Secretary-General's mandate




03/08/2020Hurtigruten decides to suspend expedition cruises
Three cruise ships are scheduled to be temporarily detained




03/08/2020Thirty-nine positives to the Covid-19 on a Cruise Ship for Hurtigruten expeditions
Testing and quarantine for the 387 passengers on two cruises




03/08/2020UIRNet establishes a director's box for the new Digital and National Logistics Platform project
The presidency of the new body in Zeno D'Agostino




03/08/2020Capital Product Partners ended the second quarter with a net profit of US 8.7 million US dollars, or 10.5%
Weakening of the container rental market over the period




03/08/2020The Federation of the Sea publishes the sixth edition of the Report on the economy of the sea
Mattioli: It would be good to ensure that our maritime system has a proper political and administrative location




03/08/2020Evergreen has joined the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative
The aim of the initiative is to speed up the voluntary adoption of responsible ship recycling practices




03/08/2020DP World will acquire 60% of the South Korean logistics group UNICO
The transaction will be completed by the end of the year




03/08/2020Pending the green light from Italy, AIDA Cruises extends the stoppage of cruises until August 31
Cancel short cruises scheduled for August 5th and 12th
FROM THE HOME PAGE
European Commission meeting to define the strategy for the development of EU ports and maritime industry
Brussels
Call for papers by July 28th
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
The transfer of 80% of Louis-Dreyfus Armateurs' capital to InfraVia has been implemented
Suresnes/Paris
The Louis-Dreyfus family retains the remaining 20%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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